Episode Description:

This week on the podcast, Andrew speaks to Katrina Cochrane - founder and owner of Positive Dyslexia - an organisation that focuses on diagnostic assessments for children and adults & provides training for companies.

In their conversation, Katrina reveals how she learned she was neuro-divergent late in life. They also discuss why the way neurodiversity is viewed has changed over the years. And Andrew and Katrina discuss what the neurodivergent community needs to do if there is going to be real change.

About the host:

The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm.

Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.

About the guest:

Katrina Cochrane is one of the world’s leading experts on Dyslexia and learning difficulties. She started her career as a learning support teacher, and has worked her way up to become the founder and owner of Positive Dyslexia. Positive Dyslexia primarily focuses on diagnostic assessments for children and adults, however does also offer awareness training for companies, INSET training at schools and colleges and masterclasses from other experts who share their experiences with dyslexia and other Neurodiversity’s. Katrina also volunteers for dyslexia charities, such as Adult Dyslexia Care and British Dyslexia Association.

Resources:

https://www.positivedyslexia.co.uk/

http://theinvisiblegift.com/

https://www.kitall.co.uk/

https://www.onefineplay.com/